aviation

David Williams - 01:08:00

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David Williams
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01:08:00

David Williams outlines the performance-based contracts that public service heads were signed to under the Beattie government, describing the expectations that he and other senior executives faced. He speaks about how his department supported the government's agenda.

Paul Fennelly - 01:26:07

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Paul Fennelly
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01:26:07

Paul Fennelly reflects on his time in the public service and on his proudest achievements while head of a central department, noting the strong growth of Queensland's export sector. He gives his impression of the nature of the public service.

Paul Fennelly - 01:17:55

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Paul Fennelly
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01:17:55

Paul Fennelly comments on the impact of the Smart State strategy on Queensland's economic development. He notes that some of the strategy's impetus for constructive change was lost when the slogan was overused by sections of the State's public service.

Paul Fennelly - 00:59:39

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Paul Fennelly
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00:59:39

Paul Fennelly talks about his department's role in supporting development projects and investment in Queensland's traditional primary industries, and the department's relations with this sector. He outlines the importance of the role of Coordinator General in determining support for certain projects, but notes that this process may have become overused by state governments.

Paul Fennelly - 00:27:06

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Paul Fennelly
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00:27:06

Paul Fennelly describes his department's role in implementing the Beattie Government's Smart State agenda. He gives his impressions of how the strategy was being received by industry and within the government, and how funding for initiatives was procured and dispersed. He reflects on the department's achievements in attracting new industries to Queensland.

Jim Elder - 01:17:48

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Jim Elder
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01:17:48
Jim Elder discusses industry development and the efforts made to attract businesses to Queensland.

Tom Barton - 02:05:16

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Tom Barton
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02:05:16
Tom Barton discusses the development of various aviation maintenance, training and operation industries.

Tom Barton - 02:02:55

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Tom Barton
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02:02:55
Tom Barton outlines the impetus for State Development following Labor's return to government in 1998, and development in Gladstone.

Ken Smith - 01:48:16

Interview: 
Ken Smith
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01:48:16
Ken Smith discusses his role as Chair of Aviation Australia at the time of being Director General of Employment and Training. He notes the election promise at the time that led to this. He goes on to note the development of the land at Brisbane airport.

John Strano - 01:32:51

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John Strano
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01:32:51
John Strano discusses the aviation industry with a focus on how Queensland attracted such a large share of the industry in the early 2000s.
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